Arkansas Colleges and Universities

Colleges and Universities in Arkansas

Arkansas has nearly a dozen public universities ranging from small to large (Arkansas Tech University has just under 10,000 students; the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has over 17,000). The state is also home to 11 independent colleges, some of which are Baptist based. More than two dozen community colleges in Arkansas provide you with other training options and an easy way to make a start on a four-year college degree if you later wish to transfer.

Gaining an education and career in Arkansas

Picking a university is only half the battle; you need to select the right degree program, too. That means knowing which industries drive the Arkansas economy and which careers are expected to be hot in the coming years. According to the Metro Little Rock Alliance, sectors such as aerospace, automotive, health care, information technology and tourism provide great opportunities for success.

Mean earned wages for occupations in some of these fields, according to 2010 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, were:

Aerospace engineers: $70,870

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians: $42,420

Database administrators: $62,400

Lodging managers: $36,500

Network and computer systems administrators: $61,140

Radiation therapists: $72,070

Going to one of the colleges in Arkansas could provide you with big-city access. You should be within a day's drive to places like Nashville, New Orleans and St. Louis, but, of course, you'll still be able to find plenty to do and enjoy in Arkansas.

We've been collecting links to universities and colleges in Arkansas, where you can find information on admissions, courses, degree programs and more. We hope these links help your Arkansas college search, but please note that each school is responsible for its own website, business practices and academic standards.